News/Media Announcements: December 2023
BHP ‘enchanted’ by small, local business
BHP Buyer Kira Lacey took social value a step further by engaging a local small business to assist with decorating the venue with rainbow balloons in celebration of Pride Week for BHP. Acknowledging celebrations such as Pride Week creates an … Discover more >
LBP provides access to new heights
The challenge is often very real for BHP Buyers in Leinster to source goods and services in a short turnaround time. Identifying reliable suppliers and ensuring compliance with stringent site procedures and standards demand time-consuming efforts … Discover more >
C-Res returns to site at Olympic Dam
Recently, C-Res have been unable to provide targeted education sessions regularly onsite at Olympic Dam to support buyers with Local Buying Program portal queries and training.
C-Res Business Development Advisor, Jessica Hart, is now visiting … Discover more >
Meet the Buyer events creating connections in the Pilbara
It was the Pilbara's turn to play host to the Local Buying Program's signature event - Meet the Buyer. Reaching capacity for both venues, it was an opportunity for small, local and Indigenous businesses to discuss their capabilities with BHP Buyers … Discover more >
Connecting community and local businesses for fun!
The Port and Rail Family Day is a big annual event in Port Hedland. Recently BHP Buyers used the Local Buying Program to raise Work Instructions to engage a number of small, local businesses. The BHP organisers worked closely with the C-Res Business … Discover more >
The Circle First Nations Business Showcase
BHP and C-Res are continuously working to increase the variety of Indigenous businesses registered with the Local Buying Program. C-Res Business Development team is always looking to meet new suppliers that fit within our eligibility criteria. The … Discover more >
Digging up support for small, local business
Engaging with small businesses capable of handling diverse tasks is a key initiative for site. Among these small local businesses engaged via the BHP Local Buying Program, Valley Excavations and Mining Services initially undertook minor projects … Discover more >
Knott family contribution to Centre of Excellence
In a display of site and community collaboration, the Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter Lead Team has worked with a local supplier to introduce a cutting-edge meeting and boardroom - the Centre of Excellence, within the Engineering building. This project … Discover more >
NATIONAL: A message from the LBF Chair | FY23 Year in Review
Building Stronger Regional Business Communities
The past year has been marked by a welcome return to many face-to-face events across our regions in an ever-changing landscape for small businesses. The Local Buying Foundation has remained … Discover more >
NATIONAL: A message from the C-Res CEO | FY23 Year in Review
Strengthening our Commitment to Regional Australia
This last year has been a whirlwind of success and growth, marked by a record-breaking spend which has made a profound impact on our regional communities. Together, we have truly made a … Discover more >
